At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 256
428
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
63%+15pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Guy E Rowe School is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Norway, Maine. The school enrolls 428 students. It is part of the RSU 17/MSAD 17 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maine state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictRSU 17/MSAD 17
County23017
CityNorway
ZIP04268
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID231077000925
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment428
White88.1%
Hispanic / Latino3.0%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races5.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
88.1%
Hispanic
3.0%
Black
0.7%
Asian
1.9%
Two+
5.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.